The City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department is teaming up with Stile Drewry, Owner, and Chief Instructor at Mount Pleasant Family Martial Arts, to host a series of Self-Defense for Women classes.
Schedule:
Each class is located in the Isle of Palms Recreation Center (Hi/Lo Tide Room).
Originally from Virginia, Drewry’s experience includes:
- 3 rd Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle
- 5 years in Law Enforcement
- Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Department of Criminal Justice
- 20+ years in martial arts
- Degree in Occupational Science
- Certified Strategic Intervention Coach
“The IOP Self-Defense for Women series of classes will be based on a law enforcement approach, and it will cover everything from knee and elbow strikes to escaping a grab,” Drewry said.
According to Karrie Ferrell, Recreation Director, the goal is to expand this program over the next few years to include Self-Defense for Men and Families. With high demand, the series will continue in the Fall of 2024.
Visit IOP.net for more details and to register.
